Story byRobert Bondy, Spartans WireThu, December 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM UTC·1 min readOne of the first prospects in the 2026 class to verbally commit to Michigan State has made things official. Eddie Whiting of Sioux Falls, S. D. officially signed with the Spartans on Wednesday, turning his verbal commitment into an official signing with the program. Wednesday was the first day of the early signing period, with Whiting being one of many future Spartans to sign with the program. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhiting is a high-end three-star tight end prospect, with a recruiting rating of 87 in 247Sports' system.